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Natural Treatment For Psoriasis

Do you know of any natural treatments for psoriasis?

Am losing hair rapidly and having unusual rough patches develop like on elbows, wrists, shins. What are others doing to treat this problem?

Hi Fiddler

Here are remedies to correct your issue.

Cause
Psoriasis is metabolic in nature and can be triggered by environmental or stressful conditions, poor diet, flu-like conditions, the administration of penicillin, and nutritional deficiencies. Patients with psoriasis are also a higher risk of rheumatoid diseases.

Psoriasis can be caused by food allergies, essential fatty acid deficiencies, low digestive enzyme and hydrochloric acid levels, vitamin B complex deficiencies, emotional stress, illness, drugs (such as beta-blockers, lithium, and chloroquine), poison ivy or oak, skin damage, and several infections, bacterial or viral in origin.

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Natural Cures

Aromatherapy: The following essential oils are recommended: bergamot (to help heal skin plaques), lavender (to reduce excessive itching), melissa (for irritated skin), jasmine (for dry sensitive skin), geranium (for dry irritating skin), and sandalwood mysore (for dehydrated, inflamed, and sensitive skin).

Diet: Screen for and eliminate all foods to which you are allergic or sensitive. Eat a varied diet of organic, whole foods, rotating foods as much as possible. Eliminate wheat and wheat products for 1-3 months. Consume seafood high in omega-3 fatty acids, such as wild salmon, sardines, mackerel, herring, and each day, on a rotating basis, take one tablespoon of olive or flaxseed oil, and be sure to drink plenty of pure, filtered water. Organic beef, venison, poultry, garlic, onions, parsley, organic plain yogurt, and sauerkraut are also recommended.

Flower Essences: Rescue Remedy Cream® applied topically can soothe symptoms.

Herbs: Combine equal parts of burdock, sarsaparilla, and cleavers tinctures and take one teaspoon three times a day. Silymarin (milk thistle) is also helpful for psoriasis due to its positive effects on liver function.

Homeopathy: Useful homeopathic remedies include Psorinum, Sulfur, Graphites, Cuprum met., and Arsen alb.

Hydrotherapy: Hydrotherapy is the application of water, ice, steam and hot and cold temperatures to maintain and restore health. Treatments include full body immersion, steam baths, saunas, sitz baths, colonic irrigation and the application of hot and/or cold compresses. Hydrotherapy is effective for treating a wide range of conditions and can easily be used in the home as part of a self-care program. Many Naturopathic Physicians, Physical Therapists and Day Spas use Hydrotherapy as part of treatment. I suggest several at-home hydrotherapy treatments.

Juice Therapy: The following juice combinations can be helpful: apple and carrot; beet, cucumber, and grape; and beet, carrot, burdock, yellowdock and garlic.

Lifestyle: Mild cases of psoriasis may be helped by daily exposure to sunlight. Frequent exercise is also recommended.

Nutritional Supplementation: The following nutrients can be helpful: evening primrose oil, omega-3 essential fatty acids, vitamin A, vitamin B Complex, vitamin B6, Vitamin B12, vitamin C with bioflavonoids, folic acid, lecithin, zinc, and a multimineral supplement. Taking hydrochloric acid (HCL) with each meal can also be of use.

In Europe fumaric acid treatment in the form of fumaric acid tablets, ointment, lotion, and scalp lotions is widely used to reverse symptoms of psoriasis

Topical Treatment: Apply seawater to the affected skin several times daily. Linseed or avocado oil, aloe vera gel, and/or capsaicin cream applied topically can reduce the scaling, thickness, redness, and itching.

Best of health to you

Cheers

Natural Treatments For Psoriasis

Psoriasis effects over six million people in the states and the immune system turns on it's skin it seems. The skin develops into patches and scales which some experts say has a genetic basis. There are prescription creams that you can get from your physician. There are also those who find relief using natural products.

Because the skin is the largest organ of elimination, look at what you are eating. Be conscious of eating nutritionally and
avoiding foods that can aggravate the condition. Be sure to get regular exercise to help the body eliminate better. We know we should be eating more fruits and vegetables, but many find this hard to do. Water is also critical. Coffee has been noted by some people as an irritant for their psoriasis skin.

For your skin care, keep the water warm rather than hot and check the ingredients of soaps and what you use to wash your hair. You can find natural products in the health food store to avoid additives and products that may cause further inflammation. A drug store remedy some have found helpful is using vicks vapor rub on the skin.

Some people have found relief for psoriasis problems using anti-inflammatory items such as milk thistle or shark cartilage. Oregano oil can be found in capsule form and has been used in the east for fighting bacterial and skin fungal infections.You would need to clear this with your physician to see how it would work in your own situation. Your doctor can also give you dietary ideas. Tea tree oil has been mentioned for many skin problems including eczema and acne.

Tanning is sometimes recommended for psoriasis but this needs to be done carefully and the skin has to be protected properly to avoid other problems in the future. You don't want to trade one problem for another. Use common sense with tanning. Dead sea salts have also been in the news lately with interesting reports.

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